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 Women of Egbema Ozubulu Community in Anambra State banish man from community after rape Of married woman.  Watch video below. 

 Readers, this story is absolutely heartbreaking but this young man's true story needs to be told. Things like this should never happen.  "Better off dead" A 14-year-old Louisiana Boy sadly ended his own life a week before Christmas. His passing is being investigated after claims of extreme bullying surface. A criminal investigation has been launched into the death of 14-year-old Gavyn Cunningham.  According to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff, Jeff Travis, they usually don't open criminal investigations into s****de, but this case is different. According to the sheriff's office, they have received tips through the Crime Stoppers tip line alleging Gavyn was subjected to extreme bullying before taking his life.  Gavyn was a student at East Feliciana Middle School, where he was ruthlessly mocked and bullied. One of Gavyn's classmates is working with deputies but is asking to remain anonymous for fear of retribution.  According to his classmate, Gavyn went to sc...

 A Kentucky woman has mysteriously disappeared after being seen with an unknown man at a bank. Kentucky State Police have issued a Golden Alert for 72-year-old Linda Bryant.  Linda was last seen on January 6th under suspicious circumstances.  According to reports, Linda was last seen with an unknown male at a bank in Corbin, Kentucky.  The two were witnessed in a 2025 Ford F-150 . Linda is described as 5'3" and 150 lbs . She has brown hair and hazel eyes. There is no description of the clothing she was last seen wearing.  If you or anyone you know has any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact KSP post 11 at 1-606-878-6622.

 NO ABANDONMENT, NO NEW AWARDS: FG SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON MOROCCO SCHOLARSHIPS The Federal Government has firmly debunked misleading narratives circulating in some quarters regarding Nigerian scholarship students in the Kingdom of Morocco, describing such claims as false, unfounded, and deliberately crafted to misinform the public. The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has clarified that no Nigerian student on a valid Federal Government scholarship has been abandoned. All beneficiaries duly enrolled under the Bilateral Education Scholarship (BES) Programme prior to 2024 have received payments up to the 2024 budget year, in line with the Federal Government’s obligations. Any temporary delays in outstanding payments are attributable to fiscal constraints and are currently being addressed through ongoing engagements between the Federal Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance. The Honourable Minister further stated that no new bilateral scholarshi...

 South Africa 'will not interfere' with US refugee programme for Afrikaners 25 minutes ago The United States and South African officials reached an agreement during a closed-door meeting in late December to allow the US to continue its controversial effort to bring white South Africans to the US as refugees, an internal meeting summary reviewed by Reuters showed. The meeting came after President Donald Trump's signature refugee programme was disrupted weeks earlier when South African authorities in an extraordinary move raided a US refugee processing site in Johannesburg, arresting contractors and sparking backlash from Washington. At the December 23 meeting, the top US diplomat in South Africa, charge d'affaires Marc Dillard, received assurances from Pretoria that South Africa would not interfere with Trump's programme, according to the meeting summary, which was signed by Dillard and sent to various US agencies. "We may not agree with the classification of ce...

 NSCDC records 2,550 cases, resolves 345 through ADR in Ondo The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, recorded 2,550 cases between January and December 2025, resolving 345 through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). State Commandant Oluyemi Ibiloye disclosed this on Wednesday in Akure, noting that the cases included vandalism, cybercrime, illegal mining, human trafficking, farm destruction, robbery and illegal gas retailing. He said 498 cases were investigated with 551 suspects arrested, while reported cases dropped from 2,900 in 2024 to 2,550 in 2025, attributing the decline to improved public awareness and inter-agency collaboration.

 A Kentucky woman who was involved in a minor car accident, sadly, was struck by a car when she exited her vehicle to check for damages. This tragic incident occurred  at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 6th.  A woman, whose identity is currently being withheld, was involved in a minor car accident in the area of Bardstown Road and Watterson Trail.  When the woman stepped out of her vehicle to access damages, she was struck by a passing vehicle. Unfortunately, she did not survive.  Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating the incident. No criminal charges are expected to be filed.

  ANAMBRA POLICE BUSTS A CHILD TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE, ARRESTS ONE SUSPECT AND RECOVERS THIRTY-THREE UNDERAGE GIRLS IN AGULERI  Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu today 7th January 2026 recorded breakthrough in an ongoing investigation involving a case of kidnapping, abduction, missing children and child trafficking. The Operatives arrested a female suspect, one Ifeoma Success Anthony aged 37 years and rescued 33 (thirty-three) underaged girls in a house at Awkuzu. This feat follows a distress report received through the Police Command Control Room from the victim's relatives on how their three children: Divine Mbam (Female), 14 years, Nwagu Favour (Female), 15 years, and Oke Blessing (Female), 18 years respectively who were abducted since 26th September 2025, in Ebonyi State, and taken to an unknown location were sighted at Emma Pigin Road, Aguleri.  Preliminary investigations revealed that the building where the gir...

 Sydney Sweeney's box-office hit The Housemaid set for sequel  Just two and a half weeks after hitting theaters, Sydney Sweeney’s box-office success “The Housemaid” is officially getting a sequel. Lionsgate announced Tuesday that it plans to move forward with “The Housemaid’s Secret,” with production expected to begin later this year. The follow-up will be based on the second novel in Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy, continuing the psychological thriller story that has quickly found a wide audience. “The Housemaid” has performed strongly during the holiday movie season, earning more than $75 million domestically and roughly $133 million worldwide in just 17 days. Directed by Paul Feig, the film was produced on a relatively modest $35 million budget, making it a significant financial win for the studio. Lionsgate said the sequel is being developed with the intention of bringing back Feig and Sweeney, who are also expected to return as executive producer. Screenwriter Rebe...

 Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban finalize divorce after 19 years of marriage Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now officially divorced, bringing an end to their 19-year marriage after a Tennessee judge approved the dissolution this week. A judge in Nashville signed off on the divorce during a hearing, ruling that the couple’s agreements on asset division and child custody were sufficient and legally sound. The court filing cited irreconcilable differences, stating that continuing the marriage was no longer practical. Neither Kidman nor Urban appeared at the hearing, and both had waived their right to attend. Kidman filed for divorce in September, and all major legal matters — including finances and custody — were resolved at the time of filing, allowing the process to move forward once Tennessee’s required 90-day waiting period for couples with minor children expired. The former couple, both 58, share two teenage daughters, with Kidman designated as the primary residential parent und...

 Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, has died, family confirms Michael Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan, has died at the age of 80, his family announced Tuesday. He passed away Sunday in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. In a statement, the Reagan family said, “Michael was and will always remain a beloved husband, father, and grandpa. Our hearts are deeply broken as we grieve the loss of a man who meant so much to all who knew and loved him.” A conservative commentator and nationally syndicated radio talk show host, Michael Reagan was one of Ronald Reagan’s five children. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute remembered him as a “steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.” Fred Ryan, chairman of the foundation’s board, said Michael “lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals. A successful author, radio host, and public speaker, he used his voice to champion freedom, personal...

  Pink spent New Year's Eve alone in hospital after undergoing surgery on a neck injury while her husband Carey Hart and their two children went snowboarding. Singer Pink hospitalized on New Year's Eve  Singer P!nk, whose real name is Alecia Beth Moore, spent New Year's Eve in the hospital recovering from neck surgery, sharing a selfie with fans on Wednesday to mark the occasion. In the photo, Moore, 46, smiled from her hospital bed, wearing a gown and a bandage on her neck. She explained that she was “fixing” her body with “two new shiny discs” in her neck, writing, “A new scar, a new reminder, that I appreciate this vessel that I have and use it for all its worth. Rock ‘n’ roll is a contact sport.” Moore’s Instagram post reflected on her experiences in 2025, a year she described as running “the spectrum from absolutely devastating to mildly annoying.” She wrote about saying goodbye to important people, welcoming new ones, and living through both dreams and nightmares. “I ...

 Igbo Billionaire, Obi Cubana lauds southeast Governors for ensuring the safety of Ndigbo that travelled home during the festive season  Sharing a video of himself and his friends at the home of Zenco in Ukpor, Anambra State, The Igbo businessman, Obi Cubana, revealed that him and his friends got to Zenco's house by 11pm at night and left around after 3am, he maintained that gives much credence to the fact that security has really improved in Southeast , noting that Ukpor was once a zone that one one dares enter by that time no matter how equipped you are Obi Cubana admired the house his friend Zenco built in his hometown Ukpor and maintained that of security measures is sustained, Southeast will be heaven on earth by next year Christmas  "Now, see the country home Zenco is finishing in his village!.Sitting on over 100 plots of land, it's one of one!!!.The house, abi resort, is a full documentary for another.I'm sure if this security measure is sustained, ala Igbo will...

 Court Grants Interim Forfeiture of 57 Properties, Valued at N213.2bn Linked to Malami, Two Others   A  Federal High Court  sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 ordered the interim forfeiture of 57 properties suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation  and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and two of his sons,  Abdulaziz Malami and Abiru—Rahman Malami, to the Federal Government.   Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order following an ex-parte motion moved by counsel to  the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,  EFCC, Ekele Iheanacho (SAN). The multi-billion naira landed properties , valued at N213,234,120,000 are located in Abuja, Kebbi, Kano, and Kaduna States.   In granting the order, Justice Nwite ruled that,  “It is hereby ordered that an interim order of this honourable court is hereby made forfeiting to the Federal Government of Nigeria the propertie...

SUSPECTED BANDITS ATTACK OYO STATE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE, FIVE FOREST GUARDS KILLED  No fewer than five forest guards of the National Park Service office in Oloka, Oriire local government area of Oyo State have been allegedly killed by suspected bandits who attacked the park on Tuesday Confirming the incident to NTA News via a telephone call, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka says the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna alongside other service chiefs are on their way to the affected area to assess the situation firsthand  He adds that the state commissioner of Police has also ordered the immediate deployment of tactical teams, officers of the Mobile Police Force and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit of the Nigeria Police Force to the area  Assuring members of the Public that security agencies are on top of the situation, DSP Olayinka promises to give updates on the incident

 BURKINA FASO FOILS COUP ATTEMPT  Burkina Faso's Military junta announced that it had foiled what was described a sophisticated plot to assassinate its military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed the details in a national television broadcast, stating that intelligence services intercepted the operation in its final stages. He alleged that the plotters had planned to assassinate the head of state and then strike other key institutions, including civilian personalities, alleging that the conspiracy was funded from neighbouring country. Sana said authorities uncovered a leaked video in which the plotters discussed their intentions, including assassinating Traoré either at close range or by planting explosives at his residence shortly after 11 p.m. local time on Saturday, January 3.  The conspirators allegedly planned to follow up by targeting other senior military and civilian figures, mobilizing soldiers and civilian supporters, and d...

  The Super Eagles squad has reportedly decided not to travel to Marrakech for their AFCON 2025 clash against Algeria unless the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) clears all outstanding winning bonuses.  Players and officials are unhappy over unpaid bonuses from earlier matches in the tournament, raising concerns that the standoff could disrupt preparations for the crucial fixture if the issue is not resolved quickly. 

A 53 year old woman, Madam Maria, and her 28 year old son, Adewale, have been arrested in Ille Oluji Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State for attempted money ritual. According to reports, the mother and son planned to use an unsuspecting neighbour’s 10 year old son for the ritual. They were said to be on their way to meet a herbalist with the innocent boy when the police intercepted them, following a tip off from concerned residents. The child was rescued safely, while the suspects were taken into custody for further investigation.

 EFCC Raises Alarm Over Campaigns of Calumny against It   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to alert the public of planned campaigns of calumny by politicians and groups having vested interests in suspects being investigated or facing prosecution by the Commission.   A motley crowd of paid jobbers comprising  politicians , academics,  so-called civil society activists and some Nigerian fugitives in the diaspora have been recruited by these disgruntled elements to orchestrate campaigns of calumny through sponsored media attacks targeting the Chairman of the EFCC, Ola Olukoyede and the institution itself with phantom allegations of political bias in the execution of the Commission’s mandate.   Their objective is to befuddle the works of the Commission and, through scaremongering, intimidate the Commission into a timid mode, where it will be afraid to investigate opposition politicians for fear of being labelled as partisan.   Thi...

 ALLEGED HUMAN TRAFFICKING AGENT, SHARON SHITER ON THE RUN IN BENUE, ACTIVIST RAISES ALARM  7th January, 2026    A suspected human trafficking agent has been exposed in Benue State, with allegations that she facilitated the movement of young girls to Lagos and onward to Ghana. A Facebook user and anti-trafficking advocate, D’naked Elder Yaaya, raised the alarm on social media, alleging that intelligence networks have been activated across motor parks and transit routes to clamp down on traffickers. According to Yaaya, the suspect, Sharon Nadoo Shiter, is allegedly a key link in a trafficking network operating around Zaki-Biam and Gboko areas of the state. He claimed that she received ₦72,500 into an OPay account to transport two girls from Benue to Lagos, with plans to move them to Ghana through another agent. The payment was allegedly made by a Ghana-based POS operator identified as Ugwu Chukwuemeka Evans. Yaaya further stated that he contacted the suspect’s parents...

 5 FARMERS KILLED IN FRESH ATTACK IN BENUE  7th January, 2026     Five farmers were killed on Tuesday in a fresh attack on a farming community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, local sources have confirmed. The incident reportedly occurred at about 4 p.m. while residents were harvesting yams and bambara nuts on their farmlands. A resident of the area, who identified himself as Terna, said the attack disrupted activities in the community and forced farmers to flee for safety. Confirming the incident, the Chairman of Kwande Local Government Area, Hon. Neji Vitalis Terhile, said five persons lost their lives in the attack. Vitalis said the attackers did not immediately withdraw after the assault, a situation that created tension and fear among residents. He described Kwande as a vulnerable border local government that shares an international boundary with Cameroon, noting that the difficult terrain has continued to pose challenges to security operatio...

 07/1/2026 PRESS BRIEFING BY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE DELTA STATE, CP AINA ADESOLA, ON SOME OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I welcome you to this press briefing, where I will be briefing you on the command achievements since my assumption of office as the 23rd commissioner of Police, Delta State. The Delta State Police Command, through the operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), recorded major operational successes against kidnapping, violent crime, and illegal arms trafficking, resulting in the arrest of suspects and recovery of firearms, ammunition, and cash. 1. ARREST OF SUSPECTED INTER-STATE KIDNAPPER AND RECOVERY OF ONE AK-47 RIFLE, ONE K-2 RIFLE, ONE PUMP-ACTION GUN, ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN (157) ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION, AND FIVE (5) MAGAZINES: Acting on credible intelligence on the activities of a notorious inter-state kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate terrorizing parts of Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers Stat...

 PRESS RELEASE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CONGRATULATES RETIRED DIG GODWIN CHIJIOKE NWOBODO, ON HIS CORONATION AS IGWE OF IHUEZE-NNEWE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITIES The Nigeria Police Force extends warmest congratulations to Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Godwin Chijioke Nwobodo, fdc, on his coronation as the traditional ruler (Igwe) of Ihueze-Nnewe Autonomous Communities, Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State. The coronation of Retired DIG Nwobodo, which took place on Saturday, 27th December 2025, is a well-deserved honour that reflects his lifetime of exemplary service, integrity, and commitment to leadership, both in public service and community development. His elevation to the revered traditional stool stands as an affirmation of the confidence reposed in his character, wisdom, and capacity to lead. Retired DIG Nwobodo joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1984 and rendered over three decades of distinguished service in various operational, administrative, and leadership ca...

 Leigh-Anne Pinnock, known from Little Mix, recently shared insights on a challenging time in her marriage to footballer Andre Gray during an interview on Paloma Faith's podcast. She described feeling heartbroken after an incident that affected her trust, explaining that his actions felt selfish while he was playing for a team in Greece in 2022. Gray acknowledged the issues, attended therapy to make positive changes, and focused on strengthening their relationship. The couple, both 34, began dating in 2016, welcomed twins in 2021, and married in 2023. Pinnock has spoken previously about working through early relationship challenges and the importance of forgiveness when genuine effort is shown. Her openness highlights how couples can navigate difficulties through accountability, communication, and personal growth.

 Disclaimer :  The office of the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, wishes to bring to the attention of the general public a write-up, written by an aide, Sa’idu Enagi, titled 'Malagi 2027,' in which permutations for the 2027 Niger state gubernatorial elections were discussed.  The write-up and all its contexts are hereby vehemently disclaimed.  The Honourable Minister is fully focused on his responsibility superintending the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, and has no room for political distractions.    Please disregard the write-up as the Honourable Minister neither directed nor approved the publication.    The Honourable Minister has directed an immediate investigation, and the aide has been issued a letter of suspension with immediate effect.    It is noteworthy that the Honourable Minister and his home state governor, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, enjoy a posit...

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE  The editors,  CAR THEFT: Police Thwart Criminal Theft Attempt of a Toyota Hilux Vehicle Within Bauchi Metropolitan.  On 5th January, 2026 at about 0630hrs, one Buhari Musa Umar, a member of Bauchi Emirate Council reported to a patrol team drafted at Jos road roundabout Bauchi that an unknown person stole the Emirate's Toyota Hilux parked in Inkiya Filling Station to buy fuel and headed to unknown destination.  The driver narrated that, he was heading to Ganjuwa LGA of the State to disburse Emir's messages when he was excused to ease himself. Unfortunately, an unknown individual stole the Hilux to an unknown destination.  Upon receipt of the report, the patrol team quickly chased the suspect, recovered the stolen vehicle around Bayan Gari area and arrested the suspect.  During interrogation, the suspect confessed to having committed the alleged criminal offence.  Investigation is still on, after which the...

 Re-elected president of Central African Republic invites Russia's Putin to visit, TASS says The newly re-elected president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to visit his country, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Wednesday. Moscow has become a key ally of Touadera in recent years, with CAR in 2018 becoming the first West and Central African nation to bring in Russia's Wagner mercenaries as the chronically unstable nation sought to fend off several rebel groups. Touadera, in power since 2016, won a third term in office, provisional results showed this week, securing an outright majority in the presidential election held on December 28. In a video interview with TASS, Touadera called Putin a "great leader" and said the Kremlin chief was "very attentive" to relations with Bangui. Commenting on preliminary election results showing Touadera in the lead, the Wagner Group wrote on its ...

 Governor Soludo Celebrates Isuofia’s Guinness World Record Star, Pledges Suppport Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has thrown his weight behind the Guinness World Record holder, Miss Mary Chinonso Thaddeus, pledging monetary support to help her scale and commercialise her craft. The Governor made the pledge on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Palace of His Royal Highness, Igwe C.A.O. Muoghalu, Isu II of Isuofia, during the monarch’s 4th Ofala Festival, drawing loud applause from the traditional institution, youth groups, and community stakeholders in attendance. Mary Chinonso Thaddeus, an indigene of Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area, etched her name into global history after Guinness World Records officially confirmed her as the world record holder for the Most Hair Braided in 24 Hours by an Individual. During her record-setting attempt in March 2024, she braided an astonishing 387 heads within 24 hours, more than doubling the previous global...

 Peter Obi, in company of Ebonyi and Enugu former governors visits Nwobodo in Enugu  Labour party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, held a closed door meeting with the former governor of Old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo. Obi, arrived the Amechi, Nkanu West country home of the Nwobodo at 1.55pm in company of the former governors Sam Egwu(Ebonyi state), Okwy Nwodo (Enugu State), Senator Ben Ndi Obi and Senator Gilbert Nnaji, among others. Although details of the meeting is being awaited, it is believed that Obi who formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) last week, may have come to solicit the support of Nwobodo on his new platform. Obi has not hidden his interest to contest the presidency of the country. He believes that the ADC would offer him the right platform to contest the position in 2027. The meeting is coming closely after the senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Kalu, and Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah, held a close...

The past few months of my life have been nothing short of heavy. one of those seasons that tries to sit on your chest and ask, “So, what are we doing next?” It has been a major turning point, one that shook me to my core. Everything I had ever known was drowning right in front of me. But here’s the plot twist…I didn’t drown with it. Why? Because I was carried by overwhelming love, support, patience, and understanding from my family, my friends, members of the general public. And for that, I am forever grateful. After much reflection (and a few very long conversations with myself), I decided to take this test because I owe it to the people who stood by me, the people who love me, and the people who look up to me. Integrity matters. Accountability matters. Peace of mind especially matters. One thing that echoed loudly across the media was, “Regina is a drug addict.” And honestly? I paused, then I checked again. I looked at myself in the mirror repeatedly, searching for this so-called add...

 LASURA INAUGURATES TECHNICAL PROJECT MONITORING TEAM FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its service delivery with the inauguration of its Technical and Project Monitoring Team. The inauguration ceremony took place during the agency's prayer and thanksgiving session, held on Monday to mark the beginning of full work week in 2026. According to the General Manager of LASURA, Tpl/Esv. Oladimeji Animashaun, the Technical and Project Monitoring Team is tasked with ensuring that LASURA's projects are executed efficiently and effectively, towards meeting the agency's goals and objectives for sustainable urban planning and regeneration. The team will oversee project planning, implementation, and monitoring for technical standards, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget.  Animashaun emphasised the importance of the Monitoring Team in driving the agency's mission to transform ...

 LASG APPROVES THREE-MONTH REBATE FOR REPLACEMENT OF FADED NUMBER PLATES The Lagos State Government has approved a three-month rebate window for motorists to replace faded and unreadable vehicle number plates, as part of renewed efforts to enhance road safety, improve vehicle identification, and strengthen security across the state. This approval by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Motor Vehicles Administration Agency (MVAA), Mr. Rasheed Muri-Okunola, saying that the rebate is a proactive and citizen-friendly intervention aimed at encouraging compliance while reducing the financial burden on vehicle owners. According to the Permanent Secretary, the condition of vehicle number plates is critical to effective traffic management, crime detection, and overall public safety, noting that faded or illegible plates pose challenges to law enforcement agencies and traffic officials. “Clear and properly maintained number plates are essential...